Our Support for Carers Flexible Respite program provides respite for carers of people aged 65 or over (care recipients). Volunteers provide individualised support depending on the carer's needs, interests and situation.

Some of the roles for our Flexible Respite volunteers include:

• One-on-one support either at the carer's home or in the community. Volunteers can interact with care recipients while their carers attend appointments, or accompany carers and care recipients on shopping trips or other social activities. Volunteers are individually matched to people for activities and in-home support.
• Bus support and social interaction for carers and care recipients on bus trips and at the destination.
• Support at social events such as lunches. Volunteers support carers to build their networks and share experiences with others.

All Flexible Respite volunteers must have an Aged / Children / Disabled / Vulnerable Police Check. We will arrange this at no cost to you. On-going support, training and volunteer meetings are provided. We also offer reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.

If you have questions or want to join our Flexible Respite volunteer team, email or call us on (02) 4227 7111.